A rare George III Butter Spade made in London in 1791, maker's mark of Peter & Ann Bateman overstiking that of Hester Bateman.

The Butter Spade has a beautiful heart shaped blade pierced with flower heads in arches and engraved with various bright cut bands. The centre of the blade is engraved with a set of contemporary script initials. The bi-furcated handle is decorated with reeding and has a green stained end. The Spade is in excellent condition and is very well marked.